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My wife and I are wrapping up a six day stay at Cottars. It is our first visit to Africa, and our first safari, and I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed ourselves. Anyone considering a safari should start their search at Cottars.
We are here to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We are not strangers to luxury travel or to...

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Dear Matt, thank you! Thank you very much for this lovely review, it was great to meet you and your wife and I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your first time in Africa so much. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!
Thank you for choosing Cottars and for your kind words on the service, our friendly Cottars 'family' and...

It's hard to put into words what a fantastic Safari experience we have just had, at the amazing Cottars Camp in the Maasai Mara. We were overwhelmed with the fabulous hospitality we received; the location of the camp (nestled in the foothills of the Mara) and the amazing wildlife that our excellent guides led us to see. Having stayed at...

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Dear Julie, thank you so much for your extremely lovely words and comments on our Bush Villa! It's wonderful to hear that you had such a fantastic time. It's lovely to hear that you were so well looked after and felt like a part of our family, that is what we strive for. I can't thank you enough and we...

We had a family tent, a tented suite with 1 king and 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms, superbly decorated and comfortable. The main lodge is equally beautiful and as seen on photos. Service is top notch, food was good, and activities for kids well organized. The wildlife in the concession in October was unreal - migration and all predators seen....

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Dear pamda2016, thank you for mentioning our lovely Family Tents and I'm glad you found them so comfortable. It's wonderful that you had such a good time and were well looked after by our team, especially Enock and Nebo. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again soon, all the best, Calvin

We have just returned from one of the most magical weeks we have ever had, staying at the fabulous Cottars 1920's Camp in the Maasai Mara.
From the moment you touch down at the private airstrip, you are greeted by warm and friendly faces which sets the tone for the rest of your trip. All of the staff are amazing...

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Dear Thomas, wow what can can I say, this makes me extremely happy. Thank you so much for all your kind words and it's really wonderful to hear that you and your family had such a great time staying with us. Congratulations on your 15th Wedding Anniversary and we are very privileged that you chose to share it with everyone...

After staying for 3 nights in the north we thought we had experienced the best of safari. However spending 4 nights at Cottars was an amazing experience, you feel like you are genuinely experiencing the wildness of the Masai Mara here. From the amazing rugged/luxury tents to our guide latura and our host Patrick it was everything we expected and...

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Dear Kamlisa, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your safari with us and your experience of the wilderness of the Masai Mara. Thank you for your fantastic review and we can't wait to have you back again in August 2017, the great migration will be ready and waiting for you and so will we. Thank you, Calvin

Leo ( age 11) and I could not have had a better time than at Cottar's 1920's Camp. Everything was perfect from the moment we were picked up at the airfield by our tireless and fabulous guide to our spectacular accommodations to the marvelous food and company at every meal.We stayed three nights and would recommend a longer stay inorder...

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Dear pivot1, what a wonderful way to spend time with your grandson and I'm so glad that you both enjoyed it so much. Thank you for your wonderful comments and please do come back and visit us again soon. All the best, Calvin

We stayed for 3 nights in late September and we loved every minute of it. Mako was our guide and he is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We felt at home. He tried very hard to spot all the animals we wanted to see and he succeeded! We had been to several other lodges in Kenya prior to Cottar's and we...

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Dear Minksysketch, Thank you! and a big congratulations to you both! I'm very glad that you chose to stay with us for your Honeymoon and that you enjoyed your safari so much. I'll be sure to pass on your wonderful comments to Mako. Thank you for taking some time to pop into the shop and buy a few things too...

I was there with my son aged 12. We had a wonderful time - great food, great guiding and atmospheric lodge. We really enjoyed the game drives, the staff and the food. The animal viewing was very good as well, make sure you go for the morning hike, it's spectacular.

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Dear Greg, Thank you for your nice review and comments. I'm very glad to hear that you went on the morning hike and enjoyed it so much. We hope to have you and your son back to stay again soon, Calvin

Go there and you never forget the blend of luxury, campsite charm and the wild. Staff are great and Drivers full of local knowledge and animal wisdom . Meal times present the opportunity to parlay with fellow Travellers and recount the close encounters with leopard, lion and the endless restless sea of wilder beast

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calvincottar, Owner at Cottar's 1920's Camp, responded to this review

Dear gibbonskiii, it's lovely to hear that you appreciated our blend of "luxury, campsite charm and the wild" as you put it. We do strive to make our guests feel extremely comfortable and our team are so passionate about what they do. Thank you and please do come back and see us again, Calvin

We loved Cottar's! The staff were absolutely the best and the natural beauty of the place was beyond breathtaking. The food was delicious, the tents were luxurious. Of course they are still tents, but very very well done decor and appliances. What an incredibly special place, we can't wait to go back, the place feels like family and we were...

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Dear Adrienne, thank you very much! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. Thank you for all your wonderful comments and we do hope to have you staying with us again soon, Calvin

The Cottar Safari tradition began in 1919. Nearly 90 years on, we continue to provide an unparalleled safari experience to discerning clients in Africa. Extending an era of luxury and quality, we return to the original spirit and essence of "safari", reminiscent of a golden era; an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance. Situated in the Masai Mara, in an untouched exclusive concession bordering the Serengeti and Loliondo reserves, the area guarantees privacy and an abundance of wildlife. The camp accommodates up to 28 guests in authentic white canvas tents, which are spacious and luxuriously furnished.
The Cottar's Homestead is a private villa with 5 en suite bedrooms, amazing views and private chef and guides....more less

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